US Envoy Reports 'Substantial Progress' in Russia-Ukraine Talks, New Proposals Tabled

The US special envoy claims 'substantial progress' after talks in Moscow and Kiev, with new proposals presented to resolve the conflict. However, Zelensky anticipates continued fighting through winter, and the Kremlin leaves open the possibility of trilateral dialogue. The gap between diplomatic optimism and on-the-ground expectations remains wide, and the substance of the proposals is undisclosed.